What's happening at Sundance?
Add to: My AOL, MyYahoo, Google, Bloglines
Joystiq presents
Posts with tag GeometryWars

Possibly the most impressive Geometry Wars video you'll ever see



Bill Tangeman clearly has a pretty high tolerance of cramp, if his highest score on Geometry Wars: Galaxies is anything to go by. But what really gets us about the above video is that he could have gone on and on and on and on and Ariston, until he developed Carpal tunnel syndrome reached whatever score he damn well pleased.

As it happened, he was happy to settle for a piffling 5,000,000,000, a total that saw Bill top the regional Galaxies leaderboard. We're slightly dismayed to learn there's a difficulty ceiling in the game, but it's safe to say that we're quite a distance from breaking it.

[Via Aeropause]

Metareview: Geometry Wars: Galaxies

There aren't many reviews out just yet for the newly-released DS version of Geometry Wars: Galaxies, but so far, it seems like a solid take on the XBLA title. The only real problem? Those sneaky hand cramps that accompany some DS titles.

Gamespot -- 70%: "... Geometry Wars: Galaxies proves its worth. This isn't just the same $5 game all over again for a higher price. The content added with the galaxies mode and the multiplayer functionality adds a lot of depth to the experience, and the control changes to both versions, while not as spot-on as a straight-up dual-analog control setup, work well enough to be not only playable, but fun as well. If you were a fan of the original game or just like intense shooters, Geometry Wars: Galaxies fits the bill."

Games Radar -- 80%: "Piloting your ship with the D-pad and directing your fire with the stylus feels surprisingly accurate. But the pad isn't as easy on your thumb as an analog stick, and you may find your left hand cramping up as you frantically apply pressure to keep your ship on the move. You can enjoy a cramp-free round of Galaxies once you learn to relax your death grip and move with gentler taps, but this will take a bit of getting used to ... But even strangers to the series will be hard pressed to find a shooter as satisfying as Galaxies on the DS."

Geometry Wars direct-feed video looks ... good!


We've been skeptical about the DS version of Geometry Wars Galaxies, based on so-so impressions and the seeming unsuitability of the platform for the game, but two recent developments have caused us to embrace the possibility that it may be okay after all:
  1. Bangai-O Spirits made us believe that tiny-sprite shooters are possible on the DS. If Treasure thinks it's a good idea, we think it's a very good idea.
  2. This video, titled "Maseis," came out and looked neat.
Watch the video yourself and see if frantic, abstract shooting has a place on the DS. The only concession we can see to the size of the system is a smaller level, and that may just be this one level.
[Via Kotaku]

Check out some footage of Geometry Wars on the DS


Chris Hardin over at Nintendo Players managed to snag some video of Geometry Wars for the DS, taking two different videos of the game's promised interplanetary conflicts between geometric shapes. For those who've been foaming at the mouth for Bizarre Creations' casual title, there is no better endorsement than the embedded videos. So, head past the break and check them out.

Continue reading Check out some footage of Geometry Wars on the DS

GeoWars producer chats up the game

Roger Carpenter, Sierra Entertainment producer, sat down with Modojo to discuss the Xbox Live port of Geometry Wars. They talk about all things, including the ability for DS owners to download a trial version of the game from the Wii (through the Wii game, natch), as well as the ability for the DS to download from another DS in the same manner. The remainder of the interview focuses more on adapting a bite-sized, $5 download into a much more fuller product, worthy of a higher price tag.

Any of you looking forward to this on the DS?


[Thanks, Cody!]

E307: Joystiq goes hands-on with Geometry Wars

Those lucky Joystiq folk got their hands on the DS adaptation of the Xbox Live Arcade hit Geometry Wars during the recently-concluded E3. After running it through their rigorous gauntlet of tests, Joystiq came to the conclusion that the game was sloppy and hard to handle. More like hard to swallow for all of those looking forward to playing the game on the DS, we imagine.

Even with the ability to guide your attack ship with the d-pad, or exclusive use of the stylus, the game is harder to play than on the Xbox 360, according to Joystiq. With 60 levels to play, we imagine even a little bit of time with the game won't help correct this error. Guess the game just needs analog sticks ...

E307: Geometry Wars: Galaxies gets slightly online

The Xbox 360's best launch game, Geometry Wars, is heading to the much-less-HD screens of the DS, and we've got the first screens of Geometry Wars: Galaxies. It appears to have been adapted to a touch-screen-based method of control, but we're sure that's the first thing you thought of when you heard about, well, a DS game.

More interestingly, the DS version of Geometry Wars has online leaderboards! And if you happen to end up with both the DS and Wii versions of the game, you can combine your high scores and compete on the Elite Leaderboards. An apt name for something that basically requires more money to use.

Publisher Sierra Entertainment says that Galaxies contains the full version of the Xbox 360's Retro Evolved as well as a new single-player campaign.




[Via press release]

Geometry Wars Galaxies defects to Wii and DS


Coming our way from the latest issue of Nintendo Power is word that Bizarre Creations' Xbox Live Arcade-defining hit Geometry Wars will be gracing the Wii and DS. The title, which will feature the Evolved and Retro modes of its Xbox 360 counterpart, is also to have an "extensive single-player campaign." No word on whether the game will be offered via download or sold in boxed retail form, so be sure to keep an eye on DS Fanboy for further news as it develops.

[Via NeoGAF]

Continue reading Geometry Wars Galaxies defects to Wii and DS

reviewsThe DS LifeHomebrew
Features
DS Daily (299)
DS Fanboy Lite (16)
DS Fanboy poll (33)
Friday video (44)
Game Night (119)
Metareview (35)
Show and Tell (37)
The DS Life (29)
What are you playing? (65)
Bits
Accessories (78)
Downloads (48)
Fan stuff (1230)
Features (221)
GBA (107)
Hacks (69)
Homebrew (142)
How-tos (63)
Imports (501)
Interviews (109)
Meta (65)
News (2271)
Nintendo Wi-Fi (166)
Reviews (153)
Sales (98)
Screens (457)
Video (424)
Rumors (107)

RESOURCES

RSS NEWSFEEDS

Powered by Blogsmith

Featured Galleries

Infinite Frontier Super Robot Wars OG Saga
Rondo of Swords (Atlus)
Toy Shop
Assassin's Creed
Sega Superstars Tennis
Dream Pinball 3D
Tamagotchi Corner Shop 3
Flower, Sun, and Rain
StarLite

 

Most Commented On (14 days)

Recent Comments

Weblogs, Inc. Network

  • Autos
    • Autoblog
    • AutoblogGreen
    • Autoblog Spanish
    • Autoblog Chinese
    • Autoblog Simplified Chinese
  • Technology
    • Download Squad
    • Engadget
    • Engadget HD
    • Engadget Mobile
    • Engadget Chinese
    • Engadget Simplified Chinese
    • Engadget Japanese
    • Engadget Spanish
    • TUAW (Apple)
  • Lifestyle
    • AisleDash
    • DIY Life
    • Gadling
    • Green Daily
    • Luxist
    • ParentDish
    • Slashfood
    • Styledash
    • That's Fit
  • Gaming
    • Joystiq
    • DS Fanboy
    • Massively
    • Nintendo Wii Fanboy
    • PS3 Fanboy
    • PSP Fanboy
    • Second Life Insider
    • WoW Insider
    • Xbox 360 Fanboy
  • Entertainment
    • Cinematical
    • TV Squad
  • Finance
    • BloggingBuyouts
    • BloggingStocks
    • WalletPop
  • Also on AOL
    • African-American Culture
    • Autos
    • Games
    • Maps
    • Money
    • Movies
    • Music
    • News
    • Sports
    • Switched
    • Television
    • Travel

Other Weblogs Inc. Network blogs you might be interested in:

PS3 Fanboy
  • Deal of the Day: Stranglehold CE for $40
  • Sega: No plans for Virtua Fighter 5 PS3 patch
  • Wal-Mart offers gift card as apology for pre-order fiasco
  • Gametrailers.com listens, compares component and HDMI
  • See the story behind Valkyrie of the Battlefield
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
WOW Insider
  • One Boss Leaves: Twin Emperors vs. Chromaggus wrap-up
  • Around Azeroth: Dreamcatcher
  • WoW EU Valentine's card contest is on
  • WoW Insider Weekly
  • The PvE + PvP instance
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
PSP Fanboy
  • Stop torturing us with this Oblivion nonsense!
  • Jeanne d'Arc and Ratchet fight for IAA awards
  • PSP sells 1.1 million in December, says NPD data
  • Folklore's monsters return in Coded Soul
  • Umihara Kawase playable in Flash demo
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Joystiq
  • Rumor: Anoymous Microsoft source reveals truth about the Red Ring of Death
  • Weekly Webcomic Wrapup just got told
  • Metareview - In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
  • New Penny Arcade Adventures gameplay footage features hobo warfare
  • N+ greenlighted for Xbox Live Arcade, includes multiplayer
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Engadget Mobile
  • Driver trouble makes angry mobile owners rush castle HTC with burning torches
  • Sony Ericsson set to release the K850 Quicksilver black edition?
  • Palm's Vista-compatible Desktop 6.2 arrives woefully late
  • Indian government to SMS food alerts to poor, forgets poor lack cellphones
  • Sony Ericsson sells 100 million handsets in 2007
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Autoblog Green
  • Making bacteria work to produce biofuels
  • Canada wants to join the 35mpg by 2020 club
  • Videos: Toyota's self-driving electric car, GM's paint shop goes green
  • Ford adds LPG variants to Focus and C-Max lineup
  • Interview puts 2008 release date of MDI's Air Car in doubt
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Engadget
  • Wii Fit shipping Stateside Q2 2008, says Nintendo
  • Exploding ThinkPad attacks man, burns through bed
  • DLO's iBoom JukeBox mildly resembles an igloo
  • Hackers reportedly targeting cities' power systems
  • Palm's Vista-compatible Desktop 6.2 arrives woefully late
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
  • Porticus GUI for MacPorts
  • MacBook Air: greenest Apple yet
  • The missing iPhone e-mail feature
  • Analysis: What the MacBook Air is and what it isn't
  • 1password to offer auto-fill for your iPhone
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Autoblog
  • Barrett-Jackson 2008: Panoz Esperante Flying Car
  • AC Schnitzer knows what time it is
  • Queensland highway patrol deputizes the TRD Aurion
  • New plan to improve Cobo Hall moves forward
  • Mercedes-Benz USA recalling 9000 diesel models
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Gadling
  • Actual Snakes on a Plane
  • CapitalOne: Should I take the plunge?
  • The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems
  • Book events and readings as a travel pursuit
  • The LA River: A sad, lonely body of water that gets no respect
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Engadget HD
  • Will the digital changeover make people put away the rabbit ears? Probably not
  • HDTV Listings for January 19, 2008
  • Finally a Blu-ray player feature grid
  • Poll: So, are you buying an Apple TV now?
  • Is Apple TV's (and Xbox Live and VOD's) HD truly high definition?
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines
Download Squad
  • Download Squad Week in Review
  • File hosting site RapidShare shut down?
  • GlobalPandora: The box is ope- er, broken.
  • Software to help you speak dog language
  • What color is the English language? Brown, mostly.
Subscribe with My AOL, MyYahoo or Bloglines